Lots of cloud around this morning, and a bit of blue sky, and some windy conditions up there on the mountain by all accounts - see below for lift status at the time of writing. Sunny conditions are generally expected though with temperatures rising to around 7C during the day.

We are still expecting some rain tomorrow too. Hopefully we'll be back to sun come Monday.

Not a whole lot of promise for snow on the forecasts I'm afraid... might we have seen the last of the fresh?

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Resort specific lift opening news at time of posting (subject to change during the day):

Niseko Grand HirafuThe top Ace Number 4 and King Number 4 lifts as well as the King Number 3 lift on hold at the start of the day due to strong winds.

Ace Family Pair (8:30am-4:30pm) - until 10th April Ace Number 2 Center Four Quad (8:30am-4:30pm)Ace Number 3 Pair (8:40am-4:30pm)Ace Number 4 Pair (8:50am-4:30pm)Holiday Number 1 Pair (8:30am-4:30pm) - until 10th April

Niseko Grand Hirafu are also going to be 'upgrading' the King Number 3 triple lift in time for next season. The Hirafu Gondola as well as the King Number 3 and 4 lifts will all finish for the season this coming Sunday, as well as the Hanazono area. All being well though, the Niseko Grand Hirafu area should be open until 5th May.

Niseko Village plans to be open daily until Sunday 3rd April, and then from 29th April until 5th May. Morino Chair currently rested.